How to Get to the Colosseum
The Colosseum is located in central Rome at Piazza del Colosseo. The fastest way to get there is Metro Line B to Colosseo station — a 2-minute walk from the entrance. From Roma Termini, you can walk in 25 minutes or take the metro for 4 minutes. From Fiumicino Airport, take the Leonardo Express to Termini then Metro Line B (about 50 minutes total).
Transport Options
Metro
Line B (blue) — exit at Colosseo station. The station is directly beside the Colosseum. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
2 min walk from stationTram
Line 3 — stop at Colosseo. The tram runs along Via Labicana and stops just east of the amphitheater.
3 min walk from stopBus
Lines 75, 81, 673, 175 all stop near the Colosseum. Bus stops are located along Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Celio Vibenna.
3–5 min walk from stopsWalking
15 minutes from Piazza Venezia along Via dei Fori Imperiali. 25 minutes from Roma Termini via Via Cavour (mostly downhill).
Scenic route past Imperial ForumsFrom Fiumicino Airport
Take the Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini (32 min, €14), then switch to Metro Line B direction Laurentina — 2 stops to Colosseo.
~50–60 min total journeyReady to Visit?
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Book Your Colosseum Tickets NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is the nearest metro station to the Colosseum?
The nearest metro station is Colosseo on Line B (blue line). It is directly adjacent to the Colosseum — less than a 2-minute walk from the station exit to the entrance. Trains run every 3-5 minutes during peak hours.
How do I walk from Roma Termini to the Colosseum?
From Roma Termini station, walk south along Via Cavour for about 1.2 km (25 minutes). The route is straightforward and mostly downhill. Alternatively, take Metro Line B from Termini station two stops to Colosseo — it takes just 4 minutes.
What is the best way to get to the Colosseum from Fiumicino Airport?
Take the Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini station (32 minutes, €14). At Termini, switch to Metro Line B direction Laurentina and ride two stops to Colosseo station. Total journey time is approximately 50-60 minutes.